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Vivo Energy Kenya has rejected allegations that it sells substandard fuel at its petrol stations in Nairobi.
As the exclusive distributor of Shell products in Kenya, the company responded to a circulating video on social media that claimed random fuel quality tests had been conducted at various stations.
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In a statement on Sunday, Vivo Energy emphasized that they have rigorous quality control procedures at their depots to ensure all fuel meets the required standards.
“Our fuel imports into Kenya are subject to strict quality regulations, with two Research Octane Number (RON) categories: Unleaded (RON 93) and Shell V-Power (RON 95),” the company explained. “Each shipment is certified at the source and undergoes thorough testing upon arrival in the country.”
Vivo Energy further assured that they guarantee all fuel meets the necessary standards before being distributed through their nationwide network of Shell service stations.
The company has launched a full investigation, including independent laboratory testing, and will provide updates once the review is complete.
The video, which showed individuals allegedly testing the fuel quality against other products, sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans and social media users.
Vivo Energy Kenya, which was founded in November 2012, caters to both retail and commercial sectors with a wide range of automotive fuels, lubricants, aviation fuels, LPG, and black fuels.
The company operates oil storage terminals in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nanyuki, offers aviation services at key airports, and has a lubricating oil blending plant in Mombasa.
It also runs Community Investment Programmes aimed at delivering lasting social and economic benefits to local communities.
